16/10/2026
Today, I had the privilege of unveiling the 'Legend on the Bench' new Su***de Prevention Bench in Kennington, alongside the wonderful Cllr Eleanor Alyce Crook, who has worked so incredibly hard to fundraise and make this important project a reality, and Kennington’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Chacko Pradeep Jacob.
This is so much more than a bench. It’s a reminder that mental health matters, conversations matter, and every single one of us matters. 💚
In a world where we’re often glued to our phones, rushing around and sometimes too busy to notice what’s happening around us, the aim of this bench is simple: encourage people to stop, sit down, put their phones away and TALK to each other.
Ask someone how they really are. Take the time to listen. Check in on a friend, a neighbour, a colleague or even a complete stranger. And remember that sometimes, the person who seems happiest on the outside may be struggling the most on the inside.
We don’t always know what battles other people are fighting, but a little kindness, a listening ear or a simple conversation could make a bigger difference than we’ll ever realise.
👏 A huge well done to Ellie for her determination, hard work and fundraising to bring this bench to Kennington. Projects like this show the very best of community spirit.
Let’s look out for one another. Let’s talk, let’s listen, and let’s make sure nobody feels they have to face their darkest moments alone.
And if this bench helps just ONE person to stop, sit down, open up and find a reason to keep going, then every bit of effort that has gone into making it happen will have been worth it. ❤️
***dePrevention 💚
